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Old 04-27-2008, 08:41 AM   #1
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What are these bolts called?

I want to buy some 3/8 x 24 bolts.

I want hex-heads, fully threaded from the head completely to the end.

I don't know what they are called when they are fully threaded.

Help?

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Old 04-27-2008, 09:19 AM   #2
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Re: What are these bolts called?

They are called Tap bolts.
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Old 04-27-2008, 06:10 PM   #3
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Re: What are these bolts called?

Some places/Techs call them shankless.
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Old 04-27-2008, 09:17 PM   #4
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Re: What are these bolts called?

They are also called cap bolts. (as stated by Midwest Fastener)
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Old 04-28-2008, 04:32 AM   #5
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Re: What are these bolts called?

You guys are the best! Found and ordered exactly what I needed at Bolt Depot.
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"Tap bolts are fully threaded hex head bolts."
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Old 04-28-2008, 05:13 AM   #6
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Re: What are these bolts called?

and in north ga we call them shoulderless
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Old 04-28-2008, 05:34 AM   #7
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Re: What are these bolts called?

At work (fab/machine shop) we call them...



"Fully threaded".



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Old 04-28-2008, 10:01 AM   #8
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At work (fab/machine shop) we call them...



"Fully threaded".



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That makes sense to me too!
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